FOSSIL, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Complex wildfire, which started on July 15th, 2026, due to lightning near Fossil, Oregon, has grown to 208,759 acres and is 31% contained. Critical fire weather is expected today, Sunday, July 26th, 2026, with the Brewer and Crosswhite fires anticipated to merge in the southern portion of the
Continue Reading CONDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Yesterday, on Saturday, strong winds during a Red Flag Warning caused significant growth on the Little Buck Fire, part of the Hay Creek Complex, pushing the fire south across Oregon Highway 218 near Clarno. Strong afternoon winds yesterday drove a six-mile flame front on the Little Buck Fire toward Highway 218.
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(Update: adding information from officials provided on July 26th) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are working to contain the Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite West fires today as a Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Strong winds and unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to amplify fire behavior. The Brewer
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HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Harney County Sheriff’s Office notified the public via social media that Crane High School has a half acre available for livestock evacuations due to wildfire. Water needs to be checked. The school is located at 43277 Crane Venator Ln, Crane, Oregon 97732. Harney County Sheriff can be reached at 541-573-6156.
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UPDATE: Officials have just provided an updated concerning the fires burning near Warm Springs, prompting evacuation notices:Bench FireAcres: 6201Containment: 0% Beachcomb FireAcres: 2352Containment: 0% Extreme and highly active fire behavior with wind gusts up to 29 mph on Friday pushed the Bench Fire over contingency lines to the east, removing the 20% containment that had
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire activity intensified today near Sisters, Ore., with short-range spotting occurring in the southeast part of the fire. The increased activity, driven by hot, dry, windy conditions, was observed near Wilt Road, Blaze Lane and Big Buck Road. Eight task forces are working to strengthen and improve structure protection in the
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters in Central Oregon are actively managing multiple wildfires today as red flag warning conditions, including gusty winds and low relative humidity, impact the region. The Jefferson and Wasco County Sheriff’s Offices have issued Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations due to the ongoing fire activity, which includes unauthorized drone operations
Continue Reading PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest expanded emergency area closures yesterday at 5:00 p.m. due to critical fire activity on National Forest Lands. These closures affect all National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the new boundaries, aiming to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters. The expanded closures
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek visited Central Oregon Friday to tour the Akawa Butte Fire, announcing federal approval for a Fire Management Assistance Grant that will cover 75% of the blaze’s costs. The governor also addressed the significant strain on resources and the potential use of the Oregon National Guard as the nearly
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire has been designated as the nation’s top priority wildfire, ensuring additional resources are available for the response. This comes as Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert and the Emergency Management Team attended a briefing today, along with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, with a Red Flag Warning in effect
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local officials and partner agencies are scheduled to hold a community briefing on the Prineville fires at 6:00 p.m. at Carey Foster Hall at the Crook County Fairgrounds today, Friday, July 24th. The meeting will feature a 30-minute operational update on the Brewer, Box Springs, Crosswhite, Coyote, Henry, Pilot, Conant and
Continue Reading UPDATE: ODOT has closed US 97 northeast of Madras due to the Ten Mile Fire JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A civil authority issued a fire warning for Jefferson County today. The warning includes a Level 3 “GO NOW” immediate evacuation order for specific areas of the county. The alert is effective from 1:47 p.m.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Athletic Club opened its facilities today to offer free showers and Wi-Fi access to evacuees and firefighters displaced by the Akawa Butte Fire. The blaze continues to cause evacuations across Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. The club’s services are available to all evacuees, regardless of membership status and will continue for
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has informed KTVZ News, a home in the Stevens Canyon area north of Sisters has been lost due to the Akawa Butte Fire.The news comes as the Sheriff’s Office is communicating rapid changes in evacuation levels.Due to the fire’s behavior, the Sheriff’s Office is asking residents
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(Update: adding EPA instructions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect Central Oregon, many commercial air purifiers have sold out at stores around the region. But the Environmental Protection Agency says a do-it-yourself box-fan air cleaner can offer a more affordable, attainable way to reduce smoke particles indoors. The Oregon Department of
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire evacuation orders continue to be issued across Central Oregon, it’s not just people who need a safe place to go. The Crook County and Deschutes County fairgrounds are providing temporary refuge for horses, livestock and other large animals displaced by the fires. Animals temporarily sheltered at the Crook
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported lightning strike during Thursday night’s thunderstorms (July 22nd). The agency reminds you that lightning can ignite vegetation and create fire hazards. If you see smoke or fire following a storm, call 911 immediately.
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(Update: adding link to Genasys Protect, video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have elevated more areas of the Akawa Butte Fire to Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation as of 4:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 22. New zones have also been added to Level one (Be Ready) as hot
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WHEELER COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Fire, a complex of 12 separate blazes, continues to burn near Mitchell, straining firefighting resources across Oregon. Close to 600 personnel are battling the fire, which has left significant burn scars near the Painted Hills and reached the Fossil Beds National Monument. Statewide Resource Strain The state
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest is temporarily closing an area east of Forest Service Road 11 on the Sisters Ranger District for public safety due to the Akawa Butte Fire.The area is closed to the public due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Akawa Butte Fire.
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